Topic: verb and verb tenses


Introduction
A verb is a word that expresses action or a state of being. There are two main type of verbs. Action verbs and state of being verbs (also known as linking verbs).
Action verbs and linking verbs can be used in a sentence all on its own. So they are called main verbs.

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1)website address- http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/what-is-a-verb.html
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/grammar/verb-tenses
2)video-https://youtu.be/4c6FyuetSVo
3)images-

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Verb tenses


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4)notes-
Q1) Find three examples of verbs in the main extract that show the story is narrated in the past tense.
A) said, answered, cried.
Q2) Identify the verb tenses of the underlined verbs in the dialogue.
A) I don't know- present tense
You see- present tense
I have never been- past tense
My father's- present tense
By adding do or does before the verb or by reversing the order of some of the key words, statements can be turned into questions.

5)worksheets-https://goo.gl/images/TOliLP,

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Topic: Story map

http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/story_maps

The above link tells us more about story maps.

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https://youtu.be/_VCpAYajmvo

The above link is the story of Jack and the beanstalk. Students will make a story map of the story.

Worksheets
https://goo.gl/images/1XLb8H

Topic: Connectives


Connectives are words that are used to connect and relate sentences. They assist in the flow of ideas in a paragraph.

http://www.grammarbank.com/connectives-list.html

The above link gives more information about connectives.

https://youtu.be/oFop5gvTeSY

The above video link gives more information about connectives.

Worksheets
https://goo.gl/images/WypviN
https://goo.gl/images/CbvkbB
https://goo.gl/images/yjgUrZ

Topic: Brochure

A brochure is an informative paper (often also uses for advertising) that can be folded into a template, pamphlet, or a leaflet.

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The above image is an example of a brochure.

Features of brochure:
1. Informative pictures.
2. Diagrams or photos.
3. Information related to a particular topic.
4. Cleat headings.
5. Organised layout.

Topic: Newspapers

A newspaper is a periodical publication containing written information about current events.

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Features of newspapers:
1. Headlines
2. Photographs
3. Articles include facts and opinions
4. Organised into articles with headlines and paragraphs
5. Front page with main headline and story
6. Usually some advertisements